Aspirin

Question 1

What does aspirin do to the body when administered?

Answer 1

Inhibits clotting and platelet aggression

Question 2

Can patient’s receive aspirin in the field for its analgesic properties (headaches/body aches/etc.)?

Answer 2

NOPE

Question 3

Adult dose of aspirin

Answer 3

324mg (4 tablets)

Question 4

Pediatric dose of aspirin

Answer 4

None if under 16 yrs old

Question 5

How is aspirin administered to a patient

Answer 5

Orally/ chewable tablets

Question 6

What are the indications for EMTs to give aspirin?

Answer 6

Cardiac related chest pain (ex: MI, ACS,)

Question 7

Can patient’s who are on blood thinners get aspirin if it is clinically indicated?

Answer 7

Yep

Question 8

How many repeat doses of aspirin can you give for an adult patient?

Answer 8

None. You only give the 324mg and that is it.

Question 9

T/F Aspirin requires contact with medical control before administration

Answer 9

FALSE.
That’s standing orders bbg

Question 10

Aspirin list the 3 contradictions

Answer 10

• Active GI(gastrointestinal) bleeding
  -Allergic
  -Younger than 16 yrs old

Question 11

What is the common medical abbreviation for aspirin?

Answer 11

ASA (Acetylsalicylic Acid)

Question 12

What is the chemical name for Aspirin?

Answer 12

Acetylsalicylic acid